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Canon G15 vs Samsung WB35F

Portability
86
Imaging
36
Features
58
Overall
44
Canon PowerShot G15 front
 
Samsung WB35F front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Canon G15 vs Samsung WB35F Key Specs

Canon G15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 352g - 107 x 76 x 40mm
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Earlier Model is Canon G12
  • New Model is Canon G16
Samsung WB35F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 194g - 101 x 61 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Canon G15 vs Samsung WB35F Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Canon G15 versus Samsung WB35F, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the G15 (12MP) and WB35F (16MP) and the G15 (1/1.7") and WB35F (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The G15 was introduced 15 months before the WB35F which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the G15 scores vs the WB35F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Samsung WB35F

 G15 WB35F 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB35F over the Canon G15

 WB35F G15 
IntroducedJanuary 2014September 2012More modern by 15 months

Common features in the Canon G15 and Samsung WB35F

 G15 WB35F 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon G15 vs Samsung WB35F Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon G15 has outer dimensions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Samsung WB35F has measurements of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the G15 compared to the WB35F.

Canon G15 vs Samsung WB35F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G15 and WB35F is 86 and 93 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Samsung WB35F top view buttons comparison

Canon G15 vs Samsung WB35F Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The image underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G15 and WB35F.

To sum up, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G15 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Samsung WB35F will render extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged G15 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon G15 vs Samsung WB35F sensor size comparison

Canon G15 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G15 vs Samsung WB35F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G15 Portrait photography advice
Samsung WB35F Portrait photography advice
48
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
37
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G15 Street photography features
Samsung WB35F Street photography features
58
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (352 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (194 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon G15 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Sports photography camera
39
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G15 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung WB35F as a Travel photography camera
61
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (352g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
70
lighter than others (194 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G15 Landscape photography features
Samsung WB35F Landscape photography features
54
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse recording
43
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G15 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB35F Vlogging advice
33
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (352g)
31
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (194g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
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Canon G15 vs Samsung WB35F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G15 and Samsung WB35F
 Canon PowerShot G15Samsung WB35F
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot G15 Samsung WB35F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-09-17 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT PureColor II G LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 352g (0.78 lb) 194g (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") 101 x 61 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 46 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 165 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L BP70A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $499 $130